Drew's Angels: V MAGAZINE

   HALEY BENNETT

VICTORIA JUSTICE

 NICOLE LALIBERTE

ISABELLE FUHRMAN

MAIKA MONROE

 

AMANDLA STENBERG

 

 TAISSA FARMIGA

 Photography: Drew Barrymore

 DREW BARRYMORE SHOOTS SEVEN OF HOLLYWOOD'S BEAUTIFUL NEW FACES FOR V78: THE YOUTHQUAKE ISSUE // on sale from 5th July.

See the full story and photographs here.

News.

  Margherita Missioni marries Eugenio Amos

 

images from Telegraph

...in a not so big, and anything but fat gypsy style wedding. Margherita looked so pretty in a flower adorned silk and organza gown designed by Giambattista Valli. 

"The dress was made by the women who saw me growing up, following my precise directions," she says.

Joanna McClure - Still Life

Images from trendland.com

INSPIRATION. PRIMARY COLOURS. COLOUR BLOCKING. CLASHING. GEOMETRIC.

Rachel Roy; Erin Fetherston; Band Of Outsiders; Douglas Hannant; Diane Von Furstenberg; Prabal Gurung; Roksanda Ilincic

London Collections: Men

MEN! MEN! MEN! THEY'RE ALL I CAN THINK ABOUT.

I am so excited at the prospect of doing Menswear when I start my second year. Womenswear is what I'm most passionate about but till recently I've had my eyes closed to how versatile menswear can be. Just looking at the Spring/Summer '13 menswear shows in London are getting me inspired and motivated. I've rounded up my favourite three collections, and preferred looks from each of the days.

Day 1:
American football, 1980s; The Great Gatsby

Day 2: 

The traveller; Fuchsia and yellow; Utilitarian

Day 3:

Camouflage; Pale blue and grey ; Pyjamas  

Images from Catwalking.com

Milan's Menswear Fashion Week is underway and some of the most highly anticipated have already hit the catwalk including Jil Sander, Burberry and Dolce&Gabbana. Tomorrow's highlights include Roberto Cavalli and Prada. I'll try my best to keep you up to date because even if menswear isn't your 'thing', you won't be able to resist those hot models.

Ballad Of Baby K Issue Launch

LONDON 

THE LAUNCH PARTY FOR BABY K LAST NIGHT WAS DRIPPING IN PASTELS, CHEESY POP SONGS, SHOOTAZ AND HOME MADE SHOTS, ALL THE BALLAD LADIES HAD PASTEL WIGS INCLUDING THE LOVELY LINDSEY AND CLAIRE!! OF COURSE NOT FORGETTING THE WONDERFULLY TALENTED GIRLS FROM POWWOW NAILS DOING AMAZING NAIL ART ALL NIGHT!! 

 ❥ ❤ ♥ DRESSING FOR THE OCCASION ♥ ❤ ❥

♥♥♥I LOVE MY POW WOW CANDY POP NAILS!! THANKS GIRLS!!♥♥♥

(>‿♥) BEST AND BIGGEST GOODY BAG EVER! (>‿♥)

LOADS OF PRODUCTS FOR UPCOMING PHOTO SHOOTS!

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GFW 2012 - International show

 It was a bit of a last minute thing but I was given the opportunity to help out at Graduate Fashion Week 2012. I was dressing backstage at the International show and it was a great honour to help the talented and very lovely designers. Stupidly I'd left my camera at home so didn't get any backstage shots but below you'll see my handsome model - Joe Moreline - in the five garments I had to dress him in. I'm coming to get you LFW!

images from vogue.com

Welcome to our Summer Camp.

  Admittedly me and Charlotte have abandoned this blog over the past few months. Uni work was hectic and we had to put our social lives first. But Summer's here now, despite what the weather might be saying and I've got more than enough free time on my hands to give The Two Cities some attention. 

  We've both said goodbye to our cities for a few months so we'll be blogging from our towns, but we've still got lots of lovely things installed for you so watch this space.

Hello Summer. Hello endless amounts of frozen yogurt.

Our Favourite Woman

"Hi Gillian. You're looking extra beautiful in this Lookbook for Planet Blue"...

Take me to Planet Blue

Dot to dot.

I got excited when I saw Charlotte's post about her visit to the Yayoi Kusama exhibiton. I haven't had the opportunity to go myself yet but it's going on my 'to-do' list. I remembered seeing an interview with the artist in Issue 10 of Lula Magazine. Words are by Erin Wylie.

All images were scanned in by me, taken from Issue 10 of Lula.

I do apologise for the poor quality and tiny text, it's worth pressing the zoom button though.

A Midweek Treat

By far my favourite show of Paris Fashion Week.  I thought the carousel from last season couldn't be outdone but Marc Jacobs has excelled once again. This time he had his models de-boarding an old fashioned steam train - dressed in bejewelled A-line coats and cropped trousers; ostrich leather in rich mustard and brown ; and bold metallic prints.
I wanted to pack up my suitcase right away, hand it to one of those hunky porters to carry for me and jump aboard (wearing Louis Vuitton of course!)
Jacob's seems modest about this splendorous celebration of craftsmanship and detail, stating "It's just a trip,".

Enjoy.

London Galleries

Well, today I (Charlotte) hit London's Art Galleries in search of inspiration and it's safe to say I definitely found it.

My 'Art Adventure' began at the Michael Hoppen Gallery. Arriving at South Kensington (the nearest tube station) I took a short walk down the prettiest of streets which lead to a small gallery hidden behind scaffolding. Inside, in the large, almost office like studio space hung the bold and beautiful Fashion Photography of iconic Guy Bourdin - A true diamond in the rough.

This was my favourite image from the collection, I haven't seen it before and with embroidery being one of my top trends for A/W 2012, I can see this being a big inspiration on my upcoming work.

www.michaelhoppengallery.com

I was in the area so decided to pop into the V&A to check out 'Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration' (it's a reasonable £5 for a student admission)
I’m a great fan of Cecil Beaton, and I think his sketch books and negatives are most reviling, When I see them they are some familiar and oozing with his signature style I feel like I knew him. Don't judge dedicated photographer speaking here ;) But the images are truly stunning. I highly recommend you all head down there - and student admission is a mere £5!!
Although be warned: if you go at lunch time on a week day, do prepare for battle with the Grannies for a space in front of the images.

www.vam.ac.uk

Finally I went to my home turf, the Tate Modern (a small stroll from my house), to see the famous Yayoi Kusama. I was a bit spectacle at first as I didn't know much about her prior to the exhibition, except to expect spots. But I was blown away! I don't even think I can describe in words how inspiring it was, it’s really something you should experience firsthand. UV polka-dot rooms, and the Infinity Mirrored Room - "Filled with the Brilliance if Life" - was exactly what it says on tin. You leave feeling 'Wowed' & fulfilled and as if you have stepped into another world...her world. A DEFINITE MUST SEE.

Also currently in the Tate is 'The Unilever Series: Tacita Dean Film' Photos below.

www.tate.org.uk/modern/

Bethany Cosentino for Urban Outfitters

I was very very excited when I saw the tweet by Best Coast beauty Bethany Cosentino last Thursday, announcing that she'll be creating her first clothing line in collaboration with Urban Outfitters.  Following in the footsteps of Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon, the range is a tribute to her personal style, stating it's "like the inside of my suitcase when i go on tour".

Although I've not seen much of the collection besides these images I'm conjuring up lots of lovely thoughts based on this quote from Bethany:

"I think this collection is like if Stevie Nicks and Cher from Clueless had a baby and they took her to a séance."

While you wait for the collection to hit shops in May, listen to the beautiful sound of Best Coast talking about hats and singing 'When You Wake Up':

Milan round-up

 Dolce & Gabbana

Gabriele Colangelo

  

JIL SANDER 

Prada 

DSQUARED

Charlotte's Milan A/w Top Trend- OVERSIZED COATS & CAPES

KATY's Milan A/w Top Trend - DOING DOUBLE lAYER UP WITH THE SAME PRINTS

(All photos from vogue.com)